Google Android 13/14/15/16 bta_hf_client_main.cc bta_hf_client_cb_init use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android 13/14/15/16. This issue affects the function bta_hf_client_cb_init of the file bta_hf_client_main.cc. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-48593. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. Affected by this issue is the function bta_hf_client_cb_init of the file bta_hf_client_main.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In bta_hf_client_cb_init of bta_hf_client_main.cc, there is a possible remote code execution due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-48593 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/19/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202511-2132) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-197910). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

05/22/2025 CVE reserved
11/18/2025 +180 days Advisory disclosed
11/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/19/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48593 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48593
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-332732
EUVD: 🔒
CNNVD: CNNVD-202511-2132 - Google Android 安全漏洞

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2025 07:32
Updated: 11/19/2025 19:33
Changes: 11/18/2025 07:32 (57), 11/18/2025 13:59 (1), 11/19/2025 19:33 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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